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Alessandro Murgia¹, Antonella Balestrieri¹, Marco Francone²

¹Department of Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria (A.O.U.), di Cagliari - Polo di Monserrato, s.s. 554 Monserrato (Cagliari) 09045, Italy.

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Atherosclerosis management is challenging. Research now focuses on vulnerable carotid plaque features, not just stenosis, for predicting cerebrovascular events.

Keywords:

Carotid atherosclerosis computed tomography angiography imaging biomarkers volumetric analysis vulnerable plaque

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Area of Science:

Cardiovascular Medicine
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Medical Imaging

Background:

Atherosclerosis, particularly in carotid arteries, is a major cause of ischemic stroke.
Traditional focus on stenosis degree is shifting towards identifying vulnerable plaque characteristics.
Understanding plaque vulnerability is crucial for predicting recurrent cerebrovascular events.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current research on carotid atherosclerotic disease.
To highlight imaging modalities for carotid plaque characterization.
To assess the clinical impact of these diagnostic tools.

Main Methods:

Literature review of carotid atherosclerotic disease research.
Analysis of imaging techniques used for carotid plaque assessment.
Evaluation of the clinical utility of plaque vulnerability imaging.

Main Results:

Vulnerable plaque features are emerging as key predictors of cerebrovascular events.
Advanced imaging modalities offer insights into plaque composition and stability.
Clinical application of plaque imaging is evolving to guide patient management.

Conclusions:

Shifting focus to plaque vulnerability improves prediction of cerebrovascular events.
Imaging plays a critical role in assessing carotid plaque and guiding clinical decisions.
Further research and integration of imaging are essential for managing carotid atherosclerosis.